Baker Mayfield’s comments about the Tampa Bay Buccaneers being “pretty stressed out” during Tom Brady’s time as their quarterback generated a response from Brady. While calling a game for Fox, Brady humorously addressed Mayfield’s remarks by suggesting that “stressful was not having Super Bowl rings.”
After the Buccaneers’ 33-16 win over the Philadelphia Eagles, Mayfield clarified his comments, explaining that they were not intended as a criticism of Brady. Mayfield said, according to ESPN’s Jenna Laine, that the media took his comments out of context, and there was nothing personal behind them. He emphasized that Brady’s intensity and leadership brought a championship to Tampa Bay and that they had spoken before the game, with Brady offering support. Mayfield noted that Brady understood how much he enjoyed playing with top receivers like Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, as Brady had similar experiences during his time with the Buccaneers.
Tom Brady’s first season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers culminated in a Super Bowl LV victory, but his final year with the team was overshadowed by his public divorce from Gisele Bündchen. On the other hand, Baker Mayfield led the 2023 Buccaneers to a division title and a home playoff win over the Philadelphia Eagles. His success prompted Tampa Bay to sign him to a new three-year contract during the offseason.
While calling a game for Fox, Brady praised Mayfield’s performance and his new deal, saying it was well-deserved given his achievements. As reported by JoeBucsFan, Brady remarked, “It was a big pot of treasure and very deserving of what he did last year,” and also credited the entire Buccaneers team for coming together during the season.
As Mayfield mentioned, he was seen conversing with Brady before Sunday’s game. Brady later dubbed Mayfield his game MVP after the 29-year-old tossed for 347 yards and two touchdowns, as well as a rushing touchdown in the double-digit win.
Time for @TomBrady's #LFG Player of the Game Award 🏆
Congrats to @Buccaneers QB @bakermayfield for his performance vs the Eagles! pic.twitter.com/ZmaiSoTsDg
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) September 29, 2024
It seems like Baker Mayfield was addressing comments related to Tom Brady and how people interpreted them. Mayfield acknowledges Brady’s success and emphasizes that there’s no need to overanalyze what was said, as Brady’s achievements speak for themselves.
As for the Buccaneers, Mayfield’s team is currently 3-1 and preparing for a Thursday night game against the Atlanta Falcons, who are 2-2. According to the latest odds from DraftKings Sportsbook, the Buccaneers are 2.5-point underdogs in that upcoming game.
